August 2026 – Page 7

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - AUGUST 19: Puso Dithejane #12 of Chicago Fire celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the MLS match between Orlando City SC and Chicago Fire FC at Inter&Co Stadium on August 19, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)

What red-hot Dithejane is learning from ‘legend’ Lewandowski at Chicago Fire

Puso Dithejane is enjoying a purple patch in front of goal, and the South African sensation is revealing just how much he is learning from one of football’s greatest strikers. Dithejane has been among the standout performers for Chicago…

Khuliso Mudau of Mamelodi Sundowns is stretchered away after being injured during Betway Premiership 2026/27 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Marumo Gallants at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, on 19 August 2026 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Mamelodi Sundowns Handed Major Blow as Miguel Cardoso Confirms Khuliso Mudau Injury

Mamelodi Sundowns have been dealt a blow with an injury to defender Khuliso Mudau.

Cassius Mailula of Mamelodi Sundowns blows a kiss to fans after celebrating his goal during Betway Premiership 2026/27 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Marumo Gallants at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, on 19 August 2026 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Local PSL August 20, 2026

Mamelodi Sundowns Cruise Past Gallants to Extend PSL Unbeaten Home Streak

Mamelodi Sundowns set a new PSL home unbeaten record with a 2-0 victory over Marumo Gallants at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday.

Mamelodi Sundowns Team picture (Back row l-r) Bathusi Aubaas, Grant Kekana, Kegan Johannes, Khuliso Mudau, Ronwen Williams and Brayan Leon, (Front row l-r) Aubrey Modiba, Antonio van Wyk, Sphelele Mkhulise, Tashreeq Matthews and Marcelo Allende during Betway Premiership 2026/27 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, on 15 August 2026 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Local PSL August 19, 2026

Betway Prem: Sundowns target momentum as Gallants seek first win of the season

The fixture was originally scheduled for the opening weekend but was postponed following the tragic passing of Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams.

Local PSL August 19, 2026

Lehlohonolo Seema outlines Siwelele’s shortcomings in the striker department

Siwelele coach Lehlohonolo Seema says he is actively searching for new strikers after a slow start to the club’s 2026/27 Betway Premiership campaign.

Abubeker Nasir Ahmed of Mamelodi Sundowns during the DStv Premiership 2022/23 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs at Loftus Versfeld Stadiuml, in Pretoria on the 13 August 2022 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Local August 19, 2026

Abubeker Nasir returns to Ethiopia after tough Mamelodi Sundowns spell

Former Mamelodi Sundowns attacker Abubeker Nasir has returned home to join Ethiopian side Mechal SC as a free agent after parting ways with African Champions. The 26-year-old impressed South African fans immediately after joining Masandawana from Ethiopia Bunna ahead…